Students with autism spectrum disorder in college: Results from a preliminary mixed methods needs analysis.
Res Dev Disabil
; 56: 29-40, 2016 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
There is a growing call for empirically based programming to support the success of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as they transition to college.AIMS:
The purpose of this study was to identify the needs and challenges faced by adolescents and young adults with ASD in postsecondary education.METHODS:
A mixed methods approach was taken to explore the needs of college-bound and college-enrolled students with ASD. Primary stakeholders (i.e., parents, educators/support staff from secondary and postsecondary institutions, and students) participated in an online survey (n=67) and focus groups (n=15).RESULTS:
Across the stakeholder groups, commonly identified areas of difficulty included limited interpersonal competence, managing competing demands in postsecondary education, and poor emotional regulation. There was a high degree of agreement across stakeholders in the identified needs and challenges. IMPLICATIONS Findings from this preliminary needs analysis will inform the development of programming to support students with ASD.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estudantes
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Universidades
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Emoções
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Habilidades Sociais
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Autocontrole
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Transtorno do Espectro Autista
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Res Dev Disabil
Assunto da revista:
TRANSTORNOS MENTAIS
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article